Microscope Lab Pre-Lab Quiz
Please complete this quiz to demonstrate your understanding of essential microscope lab concepts before attending the lab session.
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First Name
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Which of the following is NOT a part of a compound microscope?
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Objective lens
Stage
Bunsen burner
Coarse focus knob
Before using a microscope, which of the following steps should you always take?
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Check that the lens is clean
Adjust the light source
Place the slide on the stage
Turn the microscope upside down
What is the purpose of the coarse focus knob?
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To make large adjustments to the focus
To adjust the light intensity
To move the stage left and right
To change the objective lens
Describe one safety rule you should always follow in the microscope lab.
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When finished using the microscope, what should you do before putting it away?
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Leave the slide on the stage
Clean the lenses and return the lowest objective
Turn off the light source
Both B and C
If you cannot see your specimen clearly, what is the FIRST thing you should try?
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Increase the magnification
Adjust the focus knobs
Move the slide quickly
Call the instructor immediately
What is the total magnification if the ocular lens is 10x and the objective lens is 40x?
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40x
400x
50x
4x
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